This June, the Toronto Vegetarian Association will launch our first-ever Why I'm Veg Week featuring "Why I'm Veg" videos from vegetarians of all shapes and sizes including the famous, the expert and the soon-to-be discovered!

Help us celebrate Why I'm Veg Week by creating a video of your own by the end of May for a chance to win great prizes!

Visit veg.ca/videocontest for full details

This June, the Toronto Vegetarian Association will celebrate the many benefits of plant-based eating through our first-ever Why I'm Veg Week.

This week-long campaign will feature videos from local veg celebrities, Toronto's own vegetarian community and more, asking them to tell their story about why they're veg. Through this social media campaign, our goal is to inspire thousands of others to consider issues like sustainability, healthy eating and compassion for animals for the first time.

The week will kick off on Saturday, June 2 with the Toronto Veggie Pride Parade & Niagara Veg Fest, and will finish the weekend of June 9-10 with the Raw/Vegan Festival in Toronto. We're also planning a special "Vegetarians've Got Talent" event on Thursday, June 7 at Rancho Relaxo!

Why I'm Veg video contest

Why I'm Veg Week will feature "Why I'm Veg" videos from vegetarians of all shapes and sizes including the famous, the expert and the soon-to-be discovered! Help us celebrate the many benefits of plant-based eating by creating your own video for the contest.

Enter the Why I'm Veg video contest for your chance to win great prizes

This June, the Toronto Vegetarian Association will launch our first-ever Why I'm Veg Week featuring "Why I'm Veg" videos from vegetarians of all shapes and sizes including the famous, the expert and the soon-to-be discovered!

Through these videos, we have the opportunity to inspire thousands of others to consider issues like sustainability, healthy eating and compassion for animals for the first time.

But we need your help!

How to make your Why I'm Veg video

It's as easy as 1-2-3. 

1) Make your video - Making a video is easier than ever before in this age of fancy cell phones, built-in web cams and ubiquitous digital cameras. Videos should be 1-3 minutes in length and tell your personal story. The following questions should help you get started:

• Who are you? Tell your viewers a bit about yourself...
  
• Why veg? Tell us when you made your choice and what motivated you.
• What helped? Did you face any major challenges? What made it easier? 
• Why now? What benefits do you continue to credit to your veg diet?

2) Share your video - Post your video to Vimeo, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, your blog, the New York Times... use whatever means are at your disposal! Don't forget to share with family and friends - next time someone asks you why you're veg... here's your answer.

3) Enter the contest - Once you've created your masterpiece, entering the contest is easy - simply send the link to videocontest@veg.ca by May 30, 2012. We're lining up some great prize packs from our sposnors listed below for those with videos that make us say wow, awesome, pineapple!

Thank you to our sponsors! 

Within the past 3 years, Myq has performed on some of the largest shows on television: The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien (2009), Late Night with David Letterman (2011), Conan on TBS (2012 & 2011), and the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2012 & 2010).

Myq also placed 5th on the 2010 edition of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and also recorded his own 30 minute special for Comedy Central Presents that same year. His 2010 CD Vegan Mind Meld, was a top 10 Seller on iTunes.

When? 

Friday, April 20th at 8 pm (doors at 7:30)

Where?

Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St., at Ossington) 

How much?

Tickets are $15, with $10 of every ticket being donated to TVA!

We're having a Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale to raise money, promote delicious, cruelty-free food, and be part of a fun, global event that helps people, animals and the planet!

Come by for delicious vegan goodies and support a good cause! All funds raised go to the Toronto Vegetarian Association.

This is an extra special sale thanks to Vegan Delights, Kupcakes Bake Shop and the lovemuffin bakery, who are all donating their fantastic vegan treats to the sale! This is your chance to try out their goodies at a discounted donation price.

You can also hold your own Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale during the week of April 21st to 29th to raise funds for the Toronto Vegetarian Association. Email volunteer@veg.ca for more information.

When? 

Saturday, April 21st from 1 to 4 pm

Where?

Out on the patio at the TVA Resource Centre, 17 Baldwin Street. Paid parking is available at hospital lots around the corner.

In the case of rain, we'll be up on the second floor which we regret is not wheelchair accessible. 

Click here for more info and to RSVP on Facebook.

Help us celebrate Meatout 2012, when thousands of caring people in more than two dozen countries get active to host educational events, distribute free food, and ask their friends, families, and neighbors to "kick the meat habit” and explore a wholesome and compassionate diet.

People have been talking for months about the powerful documentary Forks Over Knives, and now you can finally get your own copy! Whether you want to watch it for the first time, or have it on hand to share with friends and family, this is your chance to save big time on your very own copy!

Forks Over Knives will be on sale for only $15 (while supplies last). Come early, as quantities are limited!

There will also be a vegan bake sale featuring healthier treats like Zucchini Spelt Muffins and Banana Oatmeal Cookies.

When? 

Wednesday, March 21st from 6 to 9 pm

Where?

TVA Resource Centre (we regret that our resource centre is not wheelchair accessible)

Click here for more info and to RSVP on Facebook.

We're thrilled and grateful to be the latest organization to be featured at Sadie's Diner bi-monthly Chili-For-Charity night, an all you can eat dinner of vegan chili and chips with a suggested donation of only $10!
We'll also have a raffle draw.

How much?

$10 gets you chili and chips, with all proceeds supporting the Toronto Vegetarian Association!

Raffle tickets will be $1 each or 5 for $3.

Click here to RSVP on Facebook.